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Methods for detecting early lung cancers, carcinoma in situ, and dysplastic lesions of the tracheobronchial tree ultimately aim to eradicate them before they become invasive. This approach is being developed to detect early stage lung cancer, when treatment is more likely to be curative. This review describes the recent developments in lung cancer screening and the possible impact on management of lung cancer.
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Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System/trends , Female , Forecasting , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Male , Mass Screening/trends , Outcome Assessment, Health CareABSTRACT
Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in a developing country like India, it is made worse by poor adherence to and frequent interruption of treatment. Treatment of tuberculosis requires strict discipline in order to eradicate mycobacteria and to cure the disease. In the present study we have conducted a randomized control trial, to compare the effectiveness of Directly Observed Therapy Short Course (DOTS) versus Self Administered Therapy (SAT) in a tertiary care hospital.
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Adult , Antitubercular Agents/administration & dosage , Directly Observed Therapy/statistics & numerical data , Hospitals, Public/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Outcome Assessment, Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Patient Compliance/statistics & numerical data , Self Administration/statistics & numerical data , Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/drug therapyABSTRACT
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex condition, influenced by environmental and/or genetic risk factors. It is important to identify these factors, and develop new therapies for the management of COPD. This review identifies these factors and highlights the role they will play in future treatment options of COPD.